Bole-Bamboi MP Praises Late Ya-Na as a Peaceful and Selfless Leader

In Parliament, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, praised the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, as a peaceful and selfless leader who prioritised the welfare of his people.

The Bole-Bamboi MP paid tribute to the late Ya-Na in Parliament following his passing on July 11, 2026. Mr Sulemana reflected on the Ya-Na's exemplary life, rooted in faith and service. He said, "Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From whom we have come and to him we shall all return. We were not surprised when the good Lord invited him. He's gone home and we believe that he's resting in the bosom of his Lord."

The MP highlighted the Ya-Na's commitment to peace, recalling a historic meeting between the Dagbon Overlord and the Yagbonwura earlier this year. "Indeed, within one week he responded and created that opportunity for the two overlords to meet. It had never happened. This is a legacy that the kingdom of Dagbon and the kingdom of Gonja should continue," he stated.

Mr Sulemana also commended the late king's passion for development, saying their discussions always centred on improving the lives of his people through job creation and infrastructure. "There was a king who was not talking about his selfish interest, but he was talking about the welfare of his people," he said. The Gbewaa Palace project is one of the Ya-Na's enduring legacies, according to Mr Sulemana.

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The MP described the late overlord as a forgiving leader who encouraged humility and reconciliation. "He was somebody that could forgive. Even when you went there with an unpleasant face, he would correct you and say, 'If you are seeking something, you always have to wear a shining face,'" Mr Sulemana added.

Parliament subsequently observed a minute's silence in honour of the late Dagbon Overlord. Mr Sulemana's tribute to the Ya-Na serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving peace and continuing the development projects initiated by the late overlord.

Source: JOY